Tag Archives: non-aggression principle

‘The Conservative Nanny State’

Posted on January 6, 2010 by justino

An insightful resource for understanding why Republican politicians haven’t ended the welfare state in all their years in office is a free book called The Conservative Nanny State. Some examples in the book demonstrate how big-government conservatives work to transfer … Continue reading →

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Questions for Minarchists

Posted on December 22, 2009 by justino

As I understand the most common justification for the state, there exists scarcity in the world and conflict ensues as individuals compete for scarce resources. (See Thomas Hobbes’ state of nature.) Therefore, we need  an organization that holds a monopoly … Continue reading →

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A Social Contract I Could Get Behind

Posted on November 5, 2009 by justino

I believe I should not take part in violence against peaceful people, and I expect others to do the same. I have a compelling interest to engage society. I find joy and happiness in interacting with people in a peaceful … Continue reading →

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Introducing DFW ALL

Posted on October 23, 2009 by justino

The Alliance of the Libertarian Left is an aggregate of Rothbardians, mutualists, voluntaryists, anarchists, agorists, extreme minarchists, and others united in opposition to statism and existing forms of coercive and irrational institutions. The newest group of ALLies has formed here … Continue reading →

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Liberty, the Nanny State Battle to Draw in Haltom City

Posted on October 13, 2009 by justino

The Haltom City Council tabled its proposed animal license ordinance Monday night after almost two hours of debate. A handful of people spoke in opposition to some or all aspects of the proposal during the public hearing. One man, obviously … Continue reading →

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My Answer To the 'Then Just Leave' Argument

Posted on March 3, 2009 by justino

I support the non-aggression principle. And I mean it. I support it to its logical conclusion, that the state should not exist. The state secures its place on its threat to initiate coercion against a peaceful individual. Seeing how the … Continue reading →

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